"SHAKESPEARE FOUND - a life portrait"
See the newly discovered Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare, believed to be the only portrait of Shakespeare painted in his lifetime. This ground-breaking exhibition is at Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 23 April only until 6 September 2009.
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Situated on the banks of the River Avon in the heart of rural Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful market town steeped in history and culture - an ideal holiday destination at any time of year.
Heritage Mews is within easy walking distance of the town centre with its rich variety of historic buildings and unique attractions, including Shakespeare’s Birthplace and two other beautifully preserved Shakespeare Houses and Gardens - Nash's House and Hall's Croft. You can visit Shakespeare's tomb in Holy Trinity Church, one of England's most beautiful parish churches sitauted on the banks of the Avon – two or three minutes' walk from Heritage Mews. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Courtyard Theatre is just six minutes walk. Nearby is the celebrated "Dirty Duck" pub, with a terrace overlooking the river, and inside, walls of signed photographs of Royal Shakespeare Company actors past and present.
There are delightful walks through parks and gardens along the banks of the River Avon which provides boating, sight-seeing and restaurant cruises. You can cross the river on an old pedestrian chain ferry - the last to be built in Britain. Or take a 'City Sightseeing' open-top bus tour of the town and nearby villages, including Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery and Mary Arden's House in Wilmcote. Walk across the Old Tramway Bridge and visit the fascinating Butterfly Farm. Regular live music at Cox’s Yard, weekly Stratford Jazz and classical concerts cater for all tastes. There is an award-winning daily guided Town Walk, a Ghost Walk and a lively market in the town centre every Friday.
Explore the nearby 'Greenway' cycle trail - cycles can be hired in town - or visit Stratford Leisure Centre with a swimming pool and fitness studio. In summer there are weekly craft markets and outdoor theatre and cinema on the banks of the Avon.
Stratford's Christmas Lights (from the end of November) are regarded as amongst the finest in the country. There are weekly Christmas markets, late night shopping, candlelit tours of Shakespeare's Birthplace and a variety of festive events. Nearby National Trust properties, including Charlecote Park, Upton House and Coughton Court are open, with winter parkland and garden walks, the houses sumptuously dressed for Christmas, carols, markets and other special events.
Stratford town centre offers an excellent choice of award-winning restaurants, pubs, bars, bistros, traditional tearooms and cafes. There is also excellent shopping, with antique centres, art galleries and a wide variety of interesting independent shops as well as well-known high street names – all within a short walk.
Heritage Mews is ideally located for exploring the scenic Cotswold Hills and South Warwickshire countryside. Within a short drive are the beautiful Cotswold villages of Chipping Campden and Broadway; internationally renowned Hidcote Manor Garden; Moreton-in-Marsh with its famous Tuesday market, and nearby Batsford Arboretum; Warwick, with its antique shops and magnificent medieval castle; Kenilworth Castle (English Heritage); and a number of National Trust houses and gardens, including Charlecote Park, Baddesley Clinton, Packwood House, Coughton Court and Upton House. You can enjoy leisurely drives through country lanes and rolling countryside, with many delightful villages to explore and excellent traditional country pubs.
Birmingham city centre, with its 'Mailbox' and stylish shopping malls, excellent restaurants, National Indoor Arena (NIA) and Symphony Hall (considered one of the best concert halls in the world), is about an hour by train.
The National Exhibition Centre is about 40 minutes drive.
Stoneleigh Park Exhibition and Conference Centre, near Coventry, is about 30 minutes drive.
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Description:
Heritage Mews is excellently located in a peaceful setting in Stratford-upon-Avon's sought after Old Town. The historic town centre, Shakespeare Houses, theatres and many fine restaurants, pubs, bistros and shops are a short stroll away. The cottage is in sight of nearby Holy Trinity Church, one of England's most beautiful parish churches situated on the banks of the River Avon, with delightful riverside walks into town and out into open countryside.
Awarded a five star rating by Visit Britain, for “the highest standards of quality and attention to detail", this beautifully appointed cottage has WiFi internet access, a secluded patio garden and the added benefit of two private parking spaces for guests.
Welcoming and comfortable, Heritage Mews is personally managed by the owners ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and quality. Guests will find a welcome tray and fresh flowers on their arrival. Available for weekly holiday rental throughout the year and for short breaks in low season.
Downstairs there is a comfortably furnished sitting/ dining room opening onto the delightful courtyard-style garden, and a well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms - an elegant king-size double and an attractive single. Both beds have comfortable pocket-sprung mattresses. The pristine white bathroom has a Grohe overbath shower.
The sitting room opens onto a private, sunny patio garden, furnished with table and chairs - perfect for summer outdoor dining. Planted for all year round colour and interest, it is a delight to look out onto in all seasons. Fully controllable gas central heating, double glazing and luxurious fitted carpets ensure guests' comfort at all times of the year.
Heritage Mews is ideal for out of season short breaks - available from November to March (excluding Christmas and New Year). Please see our Short Break page on our website for rates and more information.
Heritage Mews is available to non-smokers only. We regret pets are not allowed.
The heart of the heart of England Reviewed by:J&J Scotland Reviewed on: 4/02/2009 for their stay in 16/01/2009
As connoisseurs of staying in rental properties in the Stratford upon Avon area we can say that Heritage Mews is truly five star and by far the best. It is an excellent location to enjoy the town and the surrounding countryside.
Notes on price:
Rates shown above are per week and include central heating, gas, electricity, WiFi broadband internet access, bed linen, towels, a welcome tray and fresh flowers.
Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions of Hire, which can be seen on our website.
SHORT BREAKS are available in January, February, March, November and December (excluding Christmas and New Year). Minimum stay is two nights. Arrival day and length of stay are flexible, depending on availabity. Please visit our website 'Short break' page for rates and more information.
'Last minute' short breaks may also be available at other times of year - please enquire.
Accommodation
Heritage Mews
Type
Description:
Bedrooms:
There are two bedrooms - an elegant double bedroom with five foot king-size bed and an attractive single bedroom, both with wardrobes and ample storage space. Both the single and double beds have comfortable pocket-sprung mattresses, quality duvets, pillows and throws, and crisply laundered bed linen. Spare blankets and optional flat sheets are provided. There are hair dryers in both bedrooms and a radio alarm clock in the double bedroom.
Bathrooms:
The pristine white bathroom has a hotel quality 'Carronite' bath with a thermostatically-controlled 'Grohe' shower over the bath, toilet and wash basin. There is a mirrored cabinet with lights, wall mirror, shaver point and plenty of shelving.
Kitchen:
The immaculate modern kitchen has Amtico flooring and is well equipped with a dishwasher, washer-dryer, fridge-freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric multi-function oven.
There is a full range of dinner and tea services, glassware, cutlery, cookware, toaster, electric kettle, cafetiere and a Roberts DAB digital radio. An iron and ironing board are provided.
Living Rooms:
The comfortably furnished sitting/ dining room opens onto the private courtyard-style garden. There is a large two-seater sofa, armchair, footstool and coffee table. A Sony Bravia LCD digital television, a DVD recorder and VCR are provided for your entertainment, together with a micro music system and a selection of DVDs, videos, CDs, books and games. There is comprehensive information on local tourist attractions and a diary of events during your stay. The dining table comfortably seats four. A highchair /booster seat can be provided on request.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Guests can be assured they will find the property spotlessly clean (to 5 star standard) on their arrival.
Bed linen and towels (bath and hand towels, bath mats, kitchen and tea towels) are provided and included in the rent. These are changed weekly.
Cot linen (quality cotton sheets and blankets)is provided with the solid beechwood cot. There is an additional charge of £25 GBP per week or short break for use of the cot and cot linen.
Sleeping capacity:
Two bedrooms, sleeps three. Cot available.
Notes on accommodation: PRIVATE PARKING: there are two off-road parking spaces for guests within the private mews - a real benefit in Stratford-upon-Avon, where street parking is restricted throughout the town centre and Old Town. There is one parking space through the gate at the end of the garden (convenient for unloading your car) and another space in an adjacent courtyard.
WIFI:a wireless broadband connection is provided for guests to use free of charge. This is password protedted (with WPA encryption) for security. Network cables and a wireless laptop card are provided should you need them.
COT:a solid beechwood 'Mamas & Papas' cot with 'Sleepsafe' mattress and full cot linen (quality cotton sheets and blankets) can be added to the single bedroom on request. There is an additional charge of £25 per week or short break.
Other baby equipment (e.g. stairgate, highchair / booster seat, bath, stool, toilet training seat) is available on request. There is no additional charge for these.
Property Catering: Self Catering
Ammenities/Facilities provided
Alarm System
Internet Access
Free Parking Facility
Towels Provided
Electric Shaver Point
Central Heating
Garden
high chair
cot
iron/ironing board
tumble dryer
washing machine
microwave
dishwasher
games/books
fridge/freezer
video
television
cd player
internet access
central heating
freeview
radio
telephone
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
A car is not needed in Stratford-upon-Avon. The historic town centre, shops, restaurants and all the attractions are just a short walk from Heritage Mews.
How to get to Heritage Mews ~
By road - Stratford-upon-Avon is 6 miles (10km) from the M40, Junction 15.
By air - Birmingham International Airport is 29 miles (46 km) - about 40 minutes drive. Car hire and taxis are available at the airport.
By train - Stratford railway station is ¾ mile (1.2 km). Taxis are usually waiting at the station.
By coach - Riverside Bus Station is in the town centre, a few minutes by taxi.
Detailed directions to Heritage Mews, including where to park, are sent to guests after booking.
Distances
Heritage Mews is ideally located for exploring the scenic Cotswold Hills, south Warwickshire countryside and villages, and many fine National Trust houses and gardens:
Charlecote Park (National Trust) - 5.5 miles (9km)
Warwick and Warwick Castle - 10 miles (17km)
Kenilworth Castle (English Heritage) - 16 miles (25km)
Packwood House (National Trust) - 14 miles (23km)
Coughton Court (National Trust) - 11 miles (17km)
Upton House (National Trust) - 14 miles (22km)
Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) - 11 miles (17km)
Chipping Campden (Cotswolds) - 12 miles (19km)
Broadway (Cotswolds) - 14 miles (22km)
Cheltenham - 38 miles (61km)
Compton Verney Art Gallery - 10 miles (16km)
Blenheim Palace - 39 miles (63km)
Oxford - 53 miles (85 km)
Stoneleigh Park - 16 miles (25km)
Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre - 27 miles (44km)
Further details
There is horse riding, golf, gliding, hot-air ballooning and scenic flights (over Stratford and the Cotswolds) within a short drive and National Hunt horse-racing at Stratford (within walking distance) and Warwick.
Booking notes
You can make a provisional booking by email or telephone. To secure a booking we require a £75 non-refundable deposit per week or short break and a completed Booking Form confirming your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Hire (please see our website).
The balance of the rental is payable 8 weeks before arrival. For bookings made within 8 weeks of the arrival date, the total rental must be paid at the time of booking.
We accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in £ /GBP or by PayPal.
Please note there is a small additional charge for electronic payments from banks outside the UK (GBP7) and for PayPal (4%).
Changeover day
Weekly holiday lets are from Saturday to Saturday. You can arrive any time after 3pm. The owners will be at the property to hand over the keys and answer any questions you may have. The property must be vacated by 10am on departure day.
Short breaks are available in January, February, March, November and December (excluding Christmas and New Year). You can stay 2 nights or longer - weekend or mid-week. Arrival day and length of stay are flexible, depending on availability.
Accessibility
You can link to our Access Statement from our website.
Outside
To the rear of the cottage is a delightful private patio garden, with solar lights and furnished with table and chairs – great for summer outdoor dining or just relaxing. There is sun (or shade under the tree if needed)from early morning to late afternoon in the summer. Planted for all year round colour and interest, the garden is a delight to look out onto in all seasons.
For booking and further information
This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in 14 November 2008 and has advertised this property with us since 30 January 2009.
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